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I know a bit of German, I can translate it The text doesn't look very difficult and it's not that long either, so I guess I could post it in a couple of hours, or tomorrow morning at the latest (European time).

Here's the translation. Really it's nothing new. The main part of the interview comes from another interview; I kind of recognized it after the first few questions but it has some other stuff, so I kept translating nonetheless. Enjoy!

Jonathan Rhys Meyers: I'm a drama queen.

Warning! The young star finally says the real truth. Not always nice, but very exciting.

Many find him hot - Jonathan Rhys Meyers is the new beauty icon in Hollywood. Only a few dislike him - the 32-year-old's arrogance and angry fits are infamous. Now add his self-destructive addiction to alcohol and drugs. The Irish (who plays for example the king Henry VIII in The Tudors) filled the gap that the suddenly grown up country mate Colin Farrell torn apart: the group of wild and brawling Irishmen continues. One could also ask; was Meyers pushed, or better: was he dragged in? He was in rehab three times. The positive effect never lasted very long. Doesn't he want it? Or is he unable to control himself? In the INterview the actor provided an insight into his strange world:

Hollywood offers many temptations. How long did your longest relationship last?

Four years.

Is it still going?

No.

Was your heart broken?

Yes.

Do you find it difficult to maintain a relationship? When you have to put so much into it?

Yes, it is pretty difficult.

What can an actor do when he's away often and for a long time?

Phoning! I've learned to live with it as the time went. I'm on the road for nine years after all. I found my possibilities how to make my relationships work.

Do you send flowers?

(laughs) No, I'm not the sending flowers type. I'm not very romantic.

You're not? What present do you give when you're about to leave home again for a long time?

Yeah, a box of pralines - once in a month - is quite good when you're not there to take care of your woman. I also send orange chocolates and a season of Desperate Housewives.

What if she doesn't want it? Does a tough, self-sufficient woman intimidate you?

No, that doesn't intimidate me. It attracts me very much!

Can we read that you're dating many of your female colleagues?

I would never date an actress. It's too problematic. It's all about competition. I'm the only actress in my life. (laughs)

Look at that! You're a drama queen.

Aren't we all drama queens? It doesn't matter who you interview, don't let them convince you of the opposite. They're all drama queens. And that says a person who also belongs to that breed. It's weird, of course every actor has a different personality, but we're all the same in our core.

I have to ask you one more time about your women. Do you prefer thin women or do you like them more curvy?

Skinny women aren't my type. But I don't like fat women either. I like athletic women, women who really do sports.

And you'd like to have a family with that kind of a woman later on?

Yes, when I settle down. I love children. But now I don't feel ready to be a father. What I especially love about children is that they don't know how great you look. That's exactly what makes adults often very unattractive. You care so much about the way you look and what kind of impression you make.

Many of your female colleagues now complain that because of their good looks, they aren't offered serious roles.

That's a complete bullshit. It doesn't matter that they complain - and then change their looks for the role - they'll look good again for the red carpet. I don't even try this. I thank God for all the gifts he gave me.

Honestly, how much time do you spend in front of a mirror?

They always ask me this... and no, I don't get up at 6 so I could stand in front of a mirror every morning. My morning activity only includes taking a shower and praying that I have enough strength to make it through the day.

Have you ever thought about a plastic surgery?

I'm not against it. If it makes you feel better, if the plastic looks change you... well, why don't you go for it? For example, I'd never have Botox injected. It would completely erase my facial expressions.

It didn't answer my question. Would you ever go under the scalpel?

I don't think so, but of course I can't be sure. I never say never. If the science still progresses and you're unhappy with something... oh yeah! Why do you have to live with something you don't like? You only live once. You should enjoy this short time.

What a reflexion. Are actors also good critics?

God, no! When you're asked about a performance, suddenly you find everything "truly amazing". Nobody should ask an actor for a critique.

Oh thanks, May My German is not as good as English, so I appreciate it. (and also, should you find any mistakes, don't hesitate to let me know!)

So this other article, it's not very up-to-date either so I guess most of you must have already read it but I swear I myself never came across it. So please, even if you've read it before, tell me that it's new for you thanks

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"When it comes to fashion, most men really have no idea"

The Irish actor is the face of the newest Hugo Boss campaign, "Element", in which he represents a cool, urban man. What does Jonathan Rhys Meyers find manly, why short trousers are out of question for him and how important is fashion for him, he told us in our interview.

What is a modern man like?

One who lives in a modern time. I mean, weren't all men modern in their respective times?

Do you think masculinity is desirable?

No, I just want to be myself. For me, obvious pretended masculinity is suspicious. Guys with too much testosterone and aggressivity radiate some kind of uneasiness, insecurity. Masculinity is defined by this; when you are good person, you show respect for other people and yourself.

Who do you think is the true man?

That's a question of perspective, and that is deceitful. If you made a survey about the most masculine man 50 years ago, many people would have voted for Rock Hudson. What do we know now? Rock Hudson was gay! That had to throw the perception of masculity for many people off the track. Another often named example is Steve McQueen, who had the image of very masculine, aggressive and hard drinking guy, a true man! That all is bullshit. I don't think you - as a true man - must drink two bottles of whiskey a day and be harsh and tough. I believe in individuality.

What kind of man do you represent in this Hugo campaign?

This guy between 20 and 30 years old, who works in a city and is a part of his surroundings, full of energy. Also, even if he's moving incredibly fast, he has his slower moments to find out where he is, who he is and what he accomplished. Once in a while he pauses and comes down.

Where do you feel in your Element?

In my job, because I'm always somebody else.

Are you vain?

Yes.

You also make music...

... but only as a hobby. Not professionally.

What music do you like the most?

I play guitar and I like especially sub-Saharan blues, for example Ali Farka Touré, Salif Keita and Toumani Diabaté.

If you weren't such a successful actor, in which today's band would you like to play?

Broken Social Scene.

I've never heard that name before.

That's why I'd love to play in it. No, seriously, it's a Canadian band. You could surely find them on the internet.

What do men like about music?

Girls! It's this easy. When men dream about becoming rock stars, it's rarely about their love for music. Much more often it's about wearing cool clothes, standing on stage and going out with thin models.

Eric Clapton once said: "Yes, music was also important, but actually it was all about being able to have girls."

It's all about sex! In the movie "Almost Famous" the leader of the band, played by Jason Lee, said, I think when he gave the interview, greasing his hair: "You know, it's about music, man, and about money and broads and houses - and broads, it's about the buzz and - about broads!" He always came back to the core of the thing. Men love sex. And the more successful, famous and mighty you get, the better and more frequent sex becomes!

You are both an actor and a musician: what gets the girls more?

I am not a musician! But honestly, the girls don't queue for me. Or if they do, I never noticed.

I feel bad for you. How is it possible?

I've never been under this mad pressure like other VIPs, who never walk out of their doors because of the loud and predatory papparazzi. I don't date any famous Hollywood star or supermodel, that's why my life has never been a top story in any tabloid. I don't even have famous friends. My life is quite normal. Every day I go to work and come back to a hotel room in the evening. I try to stay in the city where I'm not at home. I also like to walk around these places, but that's not very often, I'm always on set.

How important is fashion for you?

I wear what I like and I don't care what people think about it. So probably not so important.

Is there any trend that you like?

No, I think people should just dress reasonably. When it comes to fashion, most men really have no idea.

Do you know the label of your jacket?

Yes, it's Hugo.

What should clothing express about a person, in best cases?

Your clothes should bring the best of out you. Actually it doesn't matter how many designer clothes or imported bags you wear. If you don't respect yourself, eat well and sleep enough, drink lots of water and go to the gym, not even a suit for $2000 will work for you. Only the suit looks good. People should work hard on making the best out of themselves. Then everything you wear looks fantastic.

What would you never wear?

I think for young men wearing smokings is inappropriate. You should have grey hair before wearing a smoking. I don't like it when men wear shorts and baseball caps. They look like kids. I don't like any short trousers, they don't look good on anyone. When pale men wear yellow - that's wrong in many ways. And guys who wear zirconium earrings, that try to look like diamonds, should have their ears chopped off.

What if they're real diamonds?

Still no, never. Let me think about what else I'd never wear...

You have a whole list in your head!

Oh yeah. Another no-go: flipflops.

Not even on women?

Only if they have beautiful feet.

There's also pedicure for men.

Yes, that's very fine.

Should men wear flipflops after pedicure then?

No, still not. If there ever will be the Day of Flipflops, then please just for women with beautiful feet.

Do you prefer living in the city or on the countryside?

I like both. I've grown up on a countryside but now I live in the city. I'd love to get old on the countryside, but now I like living in big cities.

When is the time to come back to the countryside then?

I don't know, when I'm old enough, so maybe when I'm 32? (laughs)

So, when you find your first grey hair, you'll move back to the countryside in a smoking...

No, seriously, maybe when I become a father. I don't want my children to grow up in a city.